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...that to encourage use of his new invention, the shopping cart, market owner Sylvan Goldman hired fake shoppers to push the carts around his store in Oklahoma City? Seems his customers were reluctant to give up their hand-carried baskets.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8087574 | Mailbox and method A mailbox kit is provided for retrofitting a standard mailbox. The kit includes a rear signal flap and hinge to allow the signal flap to pivot from a horizontal position to a vertical position to come into contact with the rear panel of the mailbox during mail inser... | 01/03/2012 |
| 7905390 | Mailbox alert device A mailbox alert device comprising a flag pole attached to the mailbox; a first pulley disposed near the first end of the flag pole and a second pulley disposed the second end of the flag pole; a circular cable wrapped around the pulleys; a flag attached to the front... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7740165 | Magnetic mail notification apparatus Magnetic mail notification apparatus. Apparatus for use with a mailbox having a door pivotably attached to a mail receptacle includes an indicator assembly including an indicator arm positionable in one position when the door is closed, and a magnetic coupling betwe... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7559456 | Mail delivery indicator system A mailbox delivery indicator system (700) for indicating when the mailbox door has been opened includes a signal ball (600) and a signal holder arm (501, 503, 505) extending laterally from the front face of a mailbox door. The signal holder arm ... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7552858 | Mailbox flag apparatus The mailbox flag apparatus provides a single unit mechanical combination which requires no modifications to a mailbox. The bracket of the apparatus is made of various materials of choice, which each provide slight flexibility, with memory, such that the bracket is p... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7360680 | Mailbox assembly and a mailbox assembly kit A mailbox kit 10 which may be utilized to selectively create several different types of mailbox assemblies, such as an assembly which may be selectively locked and which may be selectively accessed from several different directions. In one non-limiting embodi... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357297 | Device for remotely indicating the opening of a mailbox door A device for providing a positive indication that the door of a rural-type mailbox has been opened includes an elongate indicator strip with a first end and a second end, formed of a flexible, shape-retentive material with a spring bias toward a curved rest configur... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7337944 | Universal delivery and collection box unit (UDCBU) The invention relates to a universal delivery and collection box unit (UDCBU). In one implementation, a UDCBU includes a mail compartment (110/120) accessible by one door (210) and a storage compartment (130) accessible by a second door (220 | 03/04/2008 |
| 7337945 | Mailbox delivery indicator apparatus The present invention relates to mailbox indicators. More specifically, the present invention relates to a mailbox delivery indicator apparatus with a signaling mechanism which is automatically triggered to deploy when the box is opened to indicate that the mail has... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331510 | Mail indication apparatus The invention features a mail indication device for determining whether the daily mail postal person has deposited mail in a rural or suburban mailbox. The mailbox indicator features a signal indicator composed of a dense material, a linking tether, and an attachmen... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7270260 | Mail alert flag A two-part mail delivery alert flag with a spring-loaded hinge and a signal flag member having a bent tailpiece, a broad width dimension, and a narrowed distal end that is inserted between the mailbox's outside surface and the lip of its door, when the door is fully... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7261234 | Stop device for a mailbox hook The present invention is directed to a stop device for a mailbox. The stop device includes a body having a front surface, a back surface and an orifice for hanging the device from a mailbox. The stop device is able to restrict the movement of items hanging from a ma... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7252221 | Mailbox door restraint Door stop and impact absorber bracket for restraining mailbox doors from opening beyond a selected swing radius. The bracket can fit underneath the mailbox behind an existing lower hanging lip. The door stop bracket is positioned such that it limits the door from sw... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7249705 | Theft preventative mailbox having remote unlocking activation mechanism What is disclosed is a secure mailbox having at least a main compartment with a plurality of sides forming the enclosed main compartment, a front mailbox door hingedly coupled to the remainder of the main compartment, a locking and unlocking mechanism being adapted ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7246738 | Package receptacle system A package receptacle system including a container having an interior storage compartment, a lower floor within the container for supporting a package placed in the compartment, and sidewalls extending upward from the floor to define an access to the compartment. An ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7234411 | Helmet flag A helmet flag for providing added visibility and therefore safety to a rider of virtually any form of transportation that exposes a rider to view. The flag is preferably mounted to the rear of a helmet and is substantially removable. The flexible, interchangeable fl... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7232056 | Secure mailbox There is provided a security mailbox for receiving mail and securely retaining the mail until removed by the mailbox owner. Outgoing mail may be placed in the mailbox and retained out of sight until accessed by the mail carrier. A visual indicator is provided to sig... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7229004 | Mail delivery indicator assembly A mailbox bracket assembly (400) for attachment to an existing mailbox door (105) operates to provide a signal when the mailbox door (105) has been opened. The mailbox assembly (400) includes a signal holder arm (101) perpendicular... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7123147 | Electronic mailbox with electronically programmed access door to remove mail, with separate mail delivery slot configured to prevent access to mail box, and with auxiliary backup power system An improved electronic mailbox increases the difficulty of stealing mail from the mailbox. The mailbox includes an electronically programmed access door, a mail slot shaped to prevent access to the mail box, and an auxiliary backup power system. ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7093747 | Mail box cover access and insert for masonry mail boxes A mail box access replacement cover assembly for use on existing and new masonry mounted mail boxes having a mail box and newspaper insert. A two-part adjustable assembly is secured on the masonry support surface aligned to overlie the mail box and newspaper tube op... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090119 | Mailbox door with rain intercepting structure A mailbox is provided with a rain intercepting structure which includes a groove in a shoulder formed on the laterally opposite sides and the top of the mailbox door and a ridge on the inside of the mailbox doorway in juxtaposed registration with the groove. Moistur... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7086581 | Reinforced plastic mailbox A plastic mailbox has a postal compartment mounted on top of a newspaper compartment which in turn is mounted on the top of a two piece upright plastic support. The laterally opposite side wall structures and arched top structure of the postal compartment and the la... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7083080 | Mail delivery indicator assembly A mail delivery indicator assembly (100) for a mailbox (102) with a door (105) includes a signal holder bracket (101) attached to a mailbox door (105). A signal ball (108) is attached by a tether (110) to the signal h... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7066381 | Mail indicator The invention features a mailbox indicator for determining when the daily mail courier has deposited mail in a rural or suburban mailbox. The mailbox indicator features a pivotal rod, which is pivotally secured to a base. The base is attached to the top of the front... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7055736 | Mailbox with signal A signal is provided for a plastic mailbox which is pivotally secured to one of its side wall structures for raising from a lowered position to a releasably detented raised position. A frusto-conical shaft on the lower end of the signal engages a conical bore in a c... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7055735 | Adaptable mailbox mounting configuration A mailbox signal flag mounting apparatus includes a stem having a mounting aperture, a detachable stop tab attached to said stem, and a detachable bushing attached to said stem. A replacement mailbox signal flag includes a stem having a mounting aperture, a detachab... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7048177 | Dual compartment mailbox construction A dual compartment mailbox construction (10) including an elongated hollow housing member (20) having a front door member (43) and a pair of side door members (40) (40′) wherein, the interior of the housing member (20) is ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7044360 | UPBOX / rc The present invention provides an improved rural mailbox apparatus. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a lower housing and an upper, pivotally mounted upper shell. The lower housing has an opening for passing mail into and out of the housing. The upper shell... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7028883 | Mail delivery indicator system A mail delivery indicator system comprises a minimum number of parts, namely, an indicator flagstaff with a flagged end and a weighted end, a sidewall mounting bracket and a latch element. A pivotal bolt attaches the indicator flagstaff to a side wall mounting brack... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7025250 | Automatic gravity-actuated mailbox indicator An automatic gravity-actuated mailbox indicator is adapted for use in combination with a mailbox including a housing with an access opening for receiving mail and a pivoted door for closing the access opening. The mailbox indicator includes a conspicuous object adap... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7014097 | Mailbox mail-delivered signal device kit A kit includes a reflector and a mount for pivotally mounting the reflector on a mailbox. A door mount element attaches the reflector to a door of a mailbox whereby the reflector is raised from a stored position to a signaling position when the door of the mailbox i... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7007839 | Mail delivery indicator device and method A mail delivery indicator device and method for providing a visual indication of the occurrence of a mail delivery. The mail delivery indicator device and method includes a coupling structure used for selectively securing the device to the conventional mailbox; an e... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6945731 | Subterranean utility marker A flag assembly includes an elongated and rectilinear shaft having opposed end portions situated adjacent a ground surface. The shaft includes a banner attached to one of the end portions having surface indicia imprinted thereon. A protective cover member is provide... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6896176 | Crime-deterrent mailbox indicator assembly A crime-deterrent mailbox indicator assembly for providing notification to a user of the presence of materials in a mailbox includes a display member that is connected to the mailbox using a resilient member, a notification latch affixed to the door of the mail, and... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6788203 | Mailbox and counter combination device A mailbox and counter combination device for determining a number of times a mailbox has been opened includes a mailbox having an opening extending therein. A door is hingedly coupled to the mailbox such that the door may be selectively positioned in an open positio... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6766605 | Method and apparatus for illuminating advertising and marketing metered and unmetered parcel and package smart drop boxes and receptacles A normal four sided drop box 10 is provided with with new panels 12 which are made from translucent material replacing the standard solid metal or aluminum side, front and rear panels currently employed. The panels are placed on the sides, rear and fro... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6708875 | Mailbox signal device An improved mail box signal comprises a case having a slide disposed therein. A catch on the slide engages a detent on the case interior and the slide hangs suspended from the detent when the case is in a substantially vertical orientation. When the case is rotated ... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6666372 | Illuminated mailbox A device is provided, for automatically illuminating a mailbox upon opening. A small box illuminating assembly is secured to the inside of a mailbox door and changes position as the door is opening and closed. The box illuminating assembly includes a ligh... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6659337 | Universal mailbox flip-flag indicator A universal mailbox signal device is provided to visually indicate mail is delivered. A detachable component is comprised of a wide flag element attached to a flat resilient nylon stem. Upon installation in a mailbox, the straight stem is bent and shaped ... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6655577 | Sanitizing secure and safe mail box A mail box comprising a separated top and bottom port. A pivotally hinged gate/tray serves for depositing the incoming mail. The gate/tray has a pocket for outgoing mail and secures the top port from theft. Under the gate-tray a fixture with short wave ul... | 12/02/2003 |
